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Myles Price's Injury Could Open Door for One Vikings Letdown to Save His Roster Spot

SI Feed·Adam Carlson·about 22 hours ago
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Against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 7, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver and return specialist Myles Price left the game and did not return. He took a big hit after catching a punt and was evaluated for a concussion.

Price has been an asset for the Vikings as a return specialist this season. In six games, he returned 18 kickoffs for 552 yards, and he leads the league with 250 punt return yards and a touchdown on 13 opportunities.

Price could be forced to miss time this season while going through concussion protocol in Minnesota. If that happens, the door could be open for a disappointing rookie to finally make an impact on the team this season.

Myles Price's injury could open the door for Demond Claiborne

Although wide receiver Tai Felton is listed as the backup return specialist on the Vikings' official website, that doesn't mean that dynamic rookie running back Demond Claiborne won't get an opportunity to showcase his return skills.

At Wake Forest, Claiborne returned 22 kickoffs for 579 yards and two…

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